Primary hyperparathyroidism in the underinsured: a study of 493 patients.

Abstract

Underinsured patients with HPT may present with higher serum calcium and PTH levels, are more likely to have hypercalcemic crisis, and less likely to return for follow-up. Underfunded health insurance coverage may account for differences seen in this study.

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Subjects

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Calcium
• Female
• Healthcare Disparities
• Humans
• Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
• Male
• Medically Uninsured
• Middle Aged
• Multivariate Analysis
• Parathyroid Hormone
• Parathyroidectomy
• Treatment Outcome
• Young Adult

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Authors

• Azad A Jabiev
• John I Lew
• Jane L Garb
• Yamile M Sanchez
• Carmen C Solorzano

Publication date

2012-02-14

Journal

Journal topics

• General Surgery

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Surgery

Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.

Release reference

Surgery. 2012 Mar;151(3):471-6

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